AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS, THE U.S. IS RUNNING LOW ON MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS. WHY ARE STUDENTS LOOKING TOWARDS OTHER FIELDS OF STUDY? WHY ISN'T MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING A SERIOUS COURSE OF STUDY IN MORE UNIVERSITIES? HOW MUST MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING EVOLVE AS A CAREER TO PERMIT US TO COMPETE IN THE WORLD MARKET? THESE QUESTIONS ARE EXPLORED AND A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE IS OUTLINED.
